Strategic Sourcing Leader – Materials & Packaging

ADP, Inc.; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Freeze Dry in Albany, Oregon is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement team. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging, partnering with Operations, R&D, and Quality to support product commercialization while driving supplier performance and cost improvements.

You will collaborate with suppliers to identify cost reductions, manage risks, and optimize terms, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Extensive sourcing expertise with proven success in supplier selection, contract negotiation and supplier performance management.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to assess supply chain risk, evaluate cost, quality, and inventory metrics, and develop actionable sourcing strategies.
• Solid understanding of inventory management, manufacturing processes, and operational workflows to optimize sourcing and supply chain performance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ERP systems, and digital tools, with the ability to manage multiple sourcing initiatives, cross-functional collaboration, and process improvements in dynamic environments.
• Professional certification such as ISM CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support quality, cost, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support product commercialization through timely and cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Strategically consolidate the supplier base to leverage purchasing power and improve commercial terms.
• Minimize supply interruptions by diversifying the supplier network using a risk-based approach.
• Monitor supplier performance using key metrics, and work with suppliers to improve service levels.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify opportunities for cost reductions, process improvements, rebates and concessions.
• Recommend sourcing actions based on current and forecasted market conditions to manage impact on business.
• Collaborate with R&D and Quality to evaluate and qualify new materials and packaging technologies.
• Represent the company at trade shows, supplier meetings, and industry events to expand sourcing opportunities.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and contribute to issue resolution and dashboard reporting.
• Engage in professional development through continuing education and industry networking (ISM, APICS).
• Ensure compliance with SQF, FDA, and USDA regulations.

Skills

Sourcing expertise

Analytical thinking

Cost reduction

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Digital tools

Job description

Oregon Freeze Dry in Albany, Oregon is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement team. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging, partnering with Operations, R&D, and Quality to support product commercialization while driving supplier performance and cost improvements.

You will collaborate with suppliers to identify cost reductions, manage risks, and optimize terms, ensuring regulatory compliance and strong supplier relationships.